Okanogan County Fire Protection District 6

The meeting included updates on the new district station building and the Vocational Tech Program, including a drone presentation. The use of Betti Grant funds was commended, and plans for a Connex trailer setup for live fire training props were discussed. The Microsoft Benevity program and the 2022 Washington Fire Commissioner Health Care Program were reviewed and accepted. Commissioners reviewed accruals and call logs. An executive session was held to discuss an employee's performance, resulting in the approval of an employment contract for the Chief.

The meeting primarily focused on the new district station building, with discussions about the agenda for the station's open house, including the flag-raising ceremony, speeches, ribbon-cutting, and food arrangements. There was a review of the contract from The Town of Twisp for approval. The Commissioners reviewed accruals and call logs in the Chief's report. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding inspections and the official hand-off day for the new station.

The meeting included discussions about the status of the new district station bid, with expectations to go out for bid by mid-March and start work by May. The district received an additional $500,000 vocational training grant, earmarked for a training tower and associated tools. An update was provided on a state audit, which reported a potential compromise of a charge account. The theft of an air-pack and turnout gear from a firefighter's vehicle was discussed, with an insurance claim having been paid. Vaccination shots for the district were reviewed, with most having received the first shot. An executive session was held to discuss a personnel matter.